HELP! Not so great quality with new Sony DVD Recorder - RDR-VX555

[w@ntonsoup]

First off, every DVD I've created has a blurry line across the bottom. Perhaps 1-2% of the total screen, but it's there on every disc I've created, regardless if the original source was 8mm camcorder or VHS (using the built-in VCR).

The major annoyance is pixelation. I've done everything in "HQ" (High Quality) the best setting. Provides 60 minutes per disc. The newly created DVD's all show pixelation whenever there's any movement at all. It's not HORRIBLE, but it's noticeable and obviously annoying.

It this normal? Am I stuck with these issues? I thought with such a new (and pricey) DVD recorder I wouldn't have these issues. I thought I'd get good quality video, certainly as good as the old 8mm camcorder and 30 year old VHS that is the source material. Right now, I've spent countless hours and used 10 DVD-R's and I'm not thrilled with the results.

What the heck am I doing wrong?

[lordsmurf]

Overscan?

Do you see this on tv? If so, what kind? Computer?

[w@ntonsoup]

I'm seeing overscan on the computer when I play the DVD's, VOBs or MPEGs derived from it.

[redwudz]

w@ntonsoup, Please do not post the same topic on several forums.
Please do not cross post, once is enough. Continue in:

https://forum.videohelp.com/post1759112.html?highlight=#1759112

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